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The Australians in the Somme
Like all the other countries of the British Empire, Australia immediately came to the support of the "mother country" at the outbreak of the war in August 1914.
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The meaning of ANZAC
Anzac is the acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It was a World War 1army corps of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force that was formed in Egypt in 1915...
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Dawn Service
The Dawn Service observed on Anzac Day has its origins in an operational routine which is still observed by the Australian Army today.The 1st official dawn service was held in 1927.
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The New-Zealanders in the Somme
During the World War 1, it was in the Somme that the majority of New Zealanders were killed or wounded. The Battle of the Somme was their first major engagement on the Western Front.
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Anzac Day History
In 1916, the first anniversary of the landing was observed in Australia, New Zealand and England and by troops in Egypt. That year, 25 April was officially named ‘Anzac Day...
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